Product Owner (Tech)
Description
Company Description
Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company’s mission is to cultivate the finest quality cannabis at scale and deliver remarkable experiences to its customers every day.
We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.
Job Summary
The Product Owner will lead feature development in a team of remote engineers to build applications in areas such as Manufacturing, Retail, CRM and e-Commerce. Utilizing agile methodologies, this individual will define product features that align to internal customer needs and lead the development process for dev teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Define product features according to internal customer needs
- Lead the agile development process for dev teams including backlog grooming, sprint management, as well as manage delivery and improvement with the business
- Serve as the main point of contact between development teams and stakeholders
- Ensure the development team meets the objectives of each sprint
- Identify areas of improvement and driving process improvements
Qualifications
- Previous working experience as a product owner with a front and back-end development team
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills
- Passionate about exceeding customer expectations and a history of working in a fast-paced environment
- Business domain experience in at least 1 or more of the following
- CRM applications
- Retail software system and analytics
- Wholesale software system and analytics
- Sales and Operational Planning - Demand Planning/Forecasting
- Manufacturing Systems
- Ecommerce site development and SEO optimization
- IoT Applications (sensors for temperature, humidity, lighting, soil for Agricultural Technology)
- In-depth knowledge of Agile methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- Availability to work 3-6 hours a day in US Pacific time zone
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa
Education
- 4 year degree in information systems, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years' experience on web applications or server-based applications teams
- Some experience in Designing tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD) preferred
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.
In addition to a generous benefits package, and unparalleled career opportunities, as an employee at Ayr Wellness, you can expect to be provided with industry-leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the wonderful world of cannabis.
AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.